Transport Supervisor

DFDS

  • Corby, Northamptonshire
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 12 days ago
Do you want to be a valued part of the critical infrastructure that serves communities across Europe and beyond? Are you looking for a position in which you can set direction and help shape our company? If so, then you could be the newest addition to our team as a Transport Supervisor.Be part of the movement - and play your part.About the roleAs a Transport Manager, you will play a key role in leading and coordinating the daily transport operation to ensure an efficient, compliant, and customer-focused service. You'll be responsible for managing people, processes, and performance across the transport function, while maintaining the highest standards of safety, compliance, and service delivery. This is a hands-on role that requires strong organisational skills, problem-solving ability, and the confidence to lead a busy and fast-paced department.You will be responsible for
  • Planning, organising, and overseeing daily transport schedules to meet customer delivery requirements.
  • Monitoring and optimising routes, ensuring maximum efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
  • Leading, supervising, and supporting drivers and transport staff to maintain high performance and morale.
  • Ensuring compliance with all transport legislation, including driver hours, tachograph rules, and vehicle standards.
  • Analysing performance data, preparing KPI reports, and implementing improvements to service levels and operational efficiency.
About youWe're looking for an experienced and motivated transport professional who can lead from the front and keep operations running smoothly. You'll have proven experience in transport or logistics management, with a strong working knowledge of UK transport regulations and compliance requirements. A natural leader, you'll inspire and support your team while maintaining high standards of performance and safety.You'll bring strong problem-solving skills, the ability to make confident decisions under pressure, and a proactive approach to challenges. Proficiency in transport management systems and Microsoft Office is essential, and a CPC qualification would be an advantage. Most importantly, you'll be friendly, resilient, and able to use your initiative to resolve issues quickly and effectively while keeping customer service at the forefront.We think the strongest teams are built on diversity and inclusivity. Contrasting opinions, varied skills and strong characters bring out the best in us all. And we cannot wait for you to join.Working at DFDSJoin the movement and grow with us.Now about what we can give you. You'll be able to access some fantastic benefits such as:
  • Life assurance cover
  • Contributory company pension scheme
  • Holiday Purchase Scheme
  • Free ferry travel for up to 4 guests between Dover and Calais / Newcastle and Amsterdam with no limit on trips
  • Full employee assistance programme including:
  • Proactive financial, emotional, mental, and physical health care support including face to face counselling, fast 24/7 access to a GP, a second medical opinion and legal support for colleagues and their family.
  • Huge range of retail discounts from high street and online retailers
  • Cashback on health care including dental, optical, physiotherapy, prescriptions, specialist consultations and much more.
  • Access to myStrength, our Wellbeing platform, which has plenty of content to support and improve your mental wellness needs.
  • Access to mental health first aid and opportunity to join support webinars with a focus on all areas of positive wellbeing.
While you're with us, we want you to develop. At DFDS, we believe that development happens first and foremost through activities in the workplace. Wewill also offer training courses that can support you in your role, if needed.Are we a match? Then what are you waiting for? Apply Now.If you think your personality, skills, experience, and desire match this role, we'd love to hear from you. Please send us your CV as soon as possible, as we're keen to meet potential candidates on an ongoing basis.We look forward to hearing from you.

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